As high school counselors, many of us are natural helpers, and some are to a fault. This often shows up as us not following through on the boundaries we've set for ourselves, which can quickly lead to burnout and job resentment.    I'm here to tell you that if we're not defining our boundaries, somebody else will! Taking our boundaries seriously leads to higher job satisfaction and helps you feel more productive, proud of your work, and confident that your work is enough.   In today's episode, we will discuss why it's crucial to "decide what matters" when first setting your boundaries, the significant benefits of sticking to your boundaries, how your boundaries will lead you to more job satisfaction, and inspiration from listeners on avoiding work burnout.   Resources Mentioned: Resource: Reset for the New Year Playlist Podcast: Episode 44, Owning Your Time Management by Using Your Calendar Podcast: Episode 51, How Your Strengths & Skills as a School Counselor Can Be Used in a Private Practice with Lorraine Holeman Blog: Counselor Self-Care: The 5 Myths You’re Believing About Work Email Causing You to Fail at It Leave your review for High School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Lauren: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email: lauren@counselorclique.com Join the Clique Collaborative Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode106